2016 Nissan Murano Hybrid
China got first dibs to the Murano
Hybrid last year, as it was deemed a key market for Nissan's global business,
and now it has been revealed that it'll make it Stateside, too. The info comes
from the Environmental Protection Agency, which has published the
"green" SUV's fuel consumption numbers.
Powered by a new supercharged 2.5-liter
petrol four-cylinder that delivers 250 hp and 243lb-ft of torque and
a a 20 hp electric motor with a compact lithium-ion battery, the front-
and all-wheel drive versions return 28/31/29 mpg (8.4/7.6/8.1 lt/100 km) and
26/30/28 mpg (9.0/7.8/8.4 lt/100 km) in city/highway/combined respectively.
Its hybrid system is controlled by the
firm's Intelligent Dual Clutch System, where one clutch is placed between the
internal combustion unit and the electric motor and the other one between the
transmission and the electric motor. Its hybrid powertrain is said to deliver
the equivalent of the 3.5-liter V6 engine, while offering superior fuel
economy.
Joining the 3.5-liter V6 that is, so
far, the only variant of the redesigned 2016 Murano that is available in the
US, the Hybrid marks the Japanese brand's return to the segment, as in 2015 it
pulled both the Infiniti QX60 Hybrid and the Pathfinder Hybrid from its US
line-up.
Pending the official release, details on
availability and pricing will be available at a later time, but it is expected
to hit the showrooms sometime this year.
